St Bonaventure's - School Washroom Refurbishment

About the Client

Based in Forest Gate, East London, St Bonaventure’s is a Catholic secondary school for boys aged 11 to 16, with a mixed gender sixth form for 16 to 18 year old students. St Bons is the oldest boys’ school in Newham, and past alumni include Jermain Defoe, Stephen Mulhern and Tinchy Stryder.

Our Washroom Refurbishment Solution

For the first washroom area, our school interior designers suggested re-configuring the space to allow for more toilets. This would entail ripping out some of the existing elements, including a storeroom and a set of urinals. With these elements removed, we were able to open up the space and install additional full height cubicles. Other key features of this washroom include new toilets with soft-close lids to prevent slamming, DDA rails for disabled users, wipeable cap and cove flooring, LED lights, and a new set of basins.

For the second set of toilets, we rolled out very similar changes for a uniform design. With the navy-blue colour scheme, full height cubicles, lighting and sanitary ware, the space is equally bright, modern and spacious.

At the opposite end of the school, we made various changes to the playground washroom. Firstly, we installed new urinal panels for more privacy, ensuring that this area wasn’t visible to those on the adjoining playground. Like the aforementioned washrooms, we also introduced new practical flooring and basins, while the existing cubicles now sport new doors, sanitary ware, and paintwork.

The Result

With the help of Rap Interiors’ design and project teams, St Bonaventure’s washrooms are now suitable for its busy school. The new facilities have undoubtedly made the spaces more functional, modern and safe, and this will benefit both staff and students alike.

We are delighted to have fulfilled each part of St Bonaventure’s brief and proud to be part of the school’s long, rich history. Hopefully our designs will inspire some of the interior designers of tomorrow!

Are You Considering a School Refurbishment?

If you’re thinking of updating your school toilets, classrooms, staffroom, reception or anywhere else, Rap Interiors would love to help. With over 30 years’ workplace design and build experience, we can guide you on the best solutions and install the changes too.

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